Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive)
Botanical names: Osmanthus fragrans, Olea fragrans, Olea ovalis, Osmanthus longibracteatus, Osmanthus macrocarpus
Common names: Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive, Sweet Olive, Kinmokusei in Japan
Family: Oleaceae
Origin: Asia









Large upright shrub that can reach 20' tall and 6-8' wide, but is usually seen in landscapes 6'-10' high. The young plants need some shade, and will tolerate sun only after they mature. Small and inconspicuous white flowers in winter and early spring cover the shrub, then bloom sporadically throughout summer. The apricot-scented fragrance released is powerful and exquisite.
See Article about Osmanthus. Osmanthus x fortunei is a hybrid of O. fragrans and O. heterophyllus.
Similar plants: Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive)
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